It had been years since my last visit, but I am so glad to see this restaurant is still going…read morestrong. The place is clean and beautifully maintained. If you are craving classic, authentic Filipino comfort food, this is absolutely the spot to visit. It is highly recommended for families, thanks to the ample parking, friendly staff, and remarkably quick service.

Stopped by Little Quiapo for a light snack on a super hot day. We ordered the special halo-halo…read morewith ice cream, palabok, and sisig on rice. The halo-halo was the standout for me--really hit the spot and perfect for the weather. The palabok was very generous with the sauce, which I appreciated, though flavor-wise it wasn't especially memorable for me since I've had better elsewhere. The sisig on rice was okay, but I wish there was a bit more sisig compared to the amount of rice. The place was packed though, so clearly a lot of people keep coming back for a reason. I'd still be open to returning and trying some of their other ulam next time.

One of the BEST places to buy Pinoy desserts and merienda/snacks! They are known for their Frozen…read moreBuco Pandan. Honestly, it's the only thing I would wait in line for during the Christmas season. So so good! Not to sweet and full of that colored green jelly :) Apart from that I would also recommend their Pork Siomai, Pork Barbecue, and the Asado Pao. These snacks always hit the spot and are perfect for Merienda time. I also appreciate that they have serving sizes for all of the dishes they sell at the restaurant. This means you don't have to make reservations for pick-up. You just go to the shop and it's going to be prepared while you are in line. Love it!

Nathaniel's Bakeshop isn't large, and it isn't a fancy place, but what they do here, they do really…read morewell. What they do is make exemplary Filipino Pancit Palabok delights. Let's be specific: Their Buco Pandan Salad is good enough that you'll be tempted to bring home a gallon of it, and their Buco Pandan Ice Cream is something you'll want to enjoy again and again! In peak seasons, make sure to call ahead and pre-order - you don't want to miss out on any of this incredible goodness :-)

Rocha's puto is really special and delicious. Actually it is one of my favorite places to get puto…read morein the world. The puto is chewy and cheesy. I could probably eat a whole box in one sitting. If you are in Marikina, I highly recommend buying a box or two! Next time I'm in Marikina this is a must visit for me.

First day of school. You will expect the students to talk about academic issues. But, surprise,…read moreRocha's Puto at Kutsinta made its way into the conversation. My classmate asked me where I was from and I answered Marikina. Quickly, she remarked: "I've been there. Dumayo kami to try Rocha's Puto and Kutsinta. You're famous for that, di ba?" And all the while I was thinking Marikina was famous for shoes! But, maybe, the palate makes a greater impact on the memory than the feet. Oh well, this is one time I am happy to be wrong. The puto of Rocha's is really quite good. Flavorful but not overly sweet. Soft and fluffy and never buhaghag. This rice cake from Rocha's is becoming a staple at meals served for family celebrations. So, next time, if you are going to a potluck party, you now have more options than just spaghetti, pancit or pizza. Visit Marikina and buy Rocha's Puto and Kutsinta. Marikina, the puto and kutsinta capital of the Philippines? Not bad.

Located in Farmers Market that's also beside another bakery (I think Julie is the name). They open…read moreas early at 6am. We had bad jet lag coming from Seattle so we decided to walk there from our condo and got there at 6:30am in time to watch the guy making the cubed hopia mongo and was able to wait for a fresh batch! Hopia cubed mongo was about $130 if I remembered correctly. Their ube circle shaped ones were also very delicious. Their hopia is definitely on the sweeter side. I would prefer a little less sweeter than that, but then again I'm not much of a fan of desserts. (Don't kill me! I still appreciate them!! Lol!) One things for sure, my 3 year old toddler loves it, and it was still good the day after!

I don't think you've really had hopia until you've had freshly made diced hopia at the Bakers' Fair…read moreat Farmer's in Cubao. If you somehow find yourself in the back areas of Farmer's Plaza and Farmer's Market (because you got off the MRT and decided to take the long way down, I don't know), you'll see a bunch of people crowding around one of the stalls in Farmer's Market. If you've ever wondered what that is, that would be people lining up for hopia at Bakers' Fair. Walking by the area you'll smell butter and dough and sweetness as it dares you to come closer. You'll see the bakers there prepare the little cubes of delight on the broad metal sheets as they put them warm into the clear plastic containers, which do little to contain the scent of deliciousness within. The place sells a lot of goods like cakes and pies and pastries, but let's not kid ourselves, shall we? We are here for the hopia.

I just wanted to say that Conti's cake went beyond expectations and it really was the centre of our…read morefamily celebrations. Not only that it tastes amazing but the decoration was simple yet exquisite, the sponge was so moist and delicious and the filling was perfect... my personal favorite is the Ube or purple cake as my nephew would call it and of course Mango Bravo, the mangoes turned out really good it's just right amount of sweetness! The cake got so many compliments and a lot of people were asking where did it get it from.. and I was so happy and proud to say it's from Conti's round the corner from me. I'm looking forward to try another flavor next time I'm in Philippines!

Conti's at SM Mall Clark is the perfect place for an elegant meal with good friends or family…read more.. the surroundings are light colored and airy, the staff are friendly, and above all: the food is quite good. We've been there twice, and each time service was better, the food even more delicious..

This egg tart just ruined all other egg tarts for me…read more So I wandered into Lord Stow's Bakery in Macau thinking, "Yeah yeah, famous egg tart, how good can it really be?" SPOILER: It slapped. Hard.I took one bite and literally whispered "god damn" like I was in a food-themed soap opera. The crust? Flaky AF. Like, "don't even breathe near it or it'll crumble into buttery confetti" flaky. The custard? Smooth, warm, and creamy like it just got out of a spa. Slightly caramelized on top like it's been kissed by the pastry gods. I've had some good egg tarts in my life. I thought I knew love. I was wrong. Lord Stow's said, "Let me show you what you've been missing." These are hands down the best egg tarts I've ever had--until I make it to Portugal and start a new tart love affair. But for now? Lord Stow has my heart, my stomach, and probably my next ten Macau ferry rides.

This is one of those restaurants that I tried one time and never had the chance to come back again…read moresince the branch I first went to was in Tomas Morato. When they opened a little stall in Greenhills, they definitely got my attention now since it's more convenient for me. Though their branch here is small, they do carry a lot of things and everything they have is satisfyingly good. I think my tita is in love with them because we always seem to have a stock of one thing or another from Lord Stow's Bakery. At home, the things that go fast are the egg tart (no matter how many they are they just seem to disappear without a trace), the Leche Flan which is my personal favourite the consistency is thick and luscious and amazing all around and the Japanese Cakes. Have you visited Lord Stow's lately?

First time trying Antonio's bibingka. It did NOT disappoint. The bibingka was fluffy and had just…read morea hint of salted egg (not overwhelming) with a few slices of cheese. If you're craving bibingka, check Antonio's out!

Its really delicious, freshly made from their oven; however, sometimes they burn the sides but…read morestill yummy. This bibingka is better than the other brand (Bibingkinita). A bit on the pricey side and Cash payment only. Really pairs well with coffee.

I don't know why I haven't eaten anything here other than the cake. The food isn't bad. I ordered…read morethe mango royale salad. They put a lot of dressing and mango as well as bits of chicken. I wish they would just put more lettuce. The ratio of lettuce to dressing wasn't great. If I just had more lettuce I wouldn't be getting bites of dressing. I also ordered the seafood pesto pasta. It had the right pesto taste and even a good amount of seafood. More than 3 pieces of shrimp and slices of squid. I could only finish half of it. Definitely want to try more of their food. Ofcourse, last but not least is the cake! Mango bravo is amazing I wonder why it hasn't spread like fire all over the world...I could eat this everyday. It has the right amount of mango, and Chocolate and icing and everything else! I like that It's cold kind of like a ice cream cake but not as heavy. This is something I probably order anytime I go to Conti's. It is the one cake that never disappoints me :)

Currently dining here. Waiting for my receipt. A cockroach crawled across my table. I called the…read moreattention of our server. He moved us to another table where a stray cat awaited our lovely company (pictured for reference). I couldn't get myself to finish my meal. I asked for my bill. I kindly asked if I could get a discount for the inconvenience. They declined. Hence the horrible review. I wouldn't recommend dining here. I'm currently visiting from out of country. If this was in the states, I could easily have this place shut down if I wanted to raise hell but that's not me. I still tipped the poor server. I know he's making an honest living. I just want people to be aware of my experience.